Category Archives: joy

It’s Not Too Late

Posted on February 7, 2014 by jimjanean

Have you ever wondered, “God, what do You have for me?  Did I miss Your plan? Am I ever going to do what You put in my heart?  Will my dreams just sit on a shelf?”  Friend, God is working … Continue reading →

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A Thankful Heart

Posted on June 9, 2013 by jimjanean

The Bible says to be thankful.  We are to thank God for who He is: good, love, giving and kind.  We are to thank Him for what He does: saves, heals, delivers, provides, guides, protects.  As we are continually thankful … Continue reading →

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This Too Shall Pass- Part 2

Posted on November 20, 2012 by jimjanean

We all face things we don’t want to, but as we go through them, we gain victory over them.  As you face struggles in life, no matter what you have to go through, know it won’t last.  This too shall … Continue reading →

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This Too Shall Pass- Part 1

Posted on November 19, 2012 by jimjanean

Have you ever been through something that just seemed to go on and on, and you wondered, “How long is this gonna last?” I would say that most anyone who has been alive any amount of time has been there- … Continue reading →

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Clap of Thunder

Posted on November 5, 2012 by jimjanean

Praise is a powerful weapon.  The devil and his demons cringe everytime we give God a praise.  Every shout prompts an earthquake in the realms of darkness.  Each clap of our hands reverberates like thunder in their ears. Want to put … Continue reading →

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Need A Lift?

Posted on November 4, 2012 by jimjanean

As I type the title for this post, I am reminded of movies in which someone picks up a hitchhiker or someone walking along the road, and when they pull up to them they ask, “Need a lift, buddy?”  In a … Continue reading →

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Attitude- Part 2

Posted on October 29, 2012 by jimjanean

Let’s continue our discussion on attitude.  Attitudes are contagious.  By having a good attitude, we can be an example to others, and as a result, help them improve theirs.  Sometimes attitudes are are “caught more than taught.”  When we set … Continue reading →

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The “Yet Praise”

Posted on October 14, 2012 by jimjanean

Are you having a good day?  Is all of life sweet?  Are the people around you treating you well?  If so, thank God for His goodness in your life!  If not, read on… Habbakuk 3:17 says: “Although the fig tree … Continue reading →

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The Gloomies

Posted on October 13, 2012 by jimjanean

Don’t let “the gloomies” get to you. The Psalmist declared: Why are you downcast, oh my soul?   Why are you disquieted (or restless) within me?  Hope in God  (paraphrase mine).  This passage specifically addresses the soul, which consists of our mind, … Continue reading →

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Happiness Is A Choice

Posted on October 7, 2012 by jimjanean

We look for happiness in people, possessions, finances, pleasure and so on.  While these can enhance our lives, they were never intended to be the source of our happiness or to be the solution  to our problems. Happiness is simply … Continue reading →

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